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Camilia Flowered Balsam Seed Mix

Impatiens balsamina

4.00 (1 reviews)
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  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in spring, pressing the seed lightly into the surface of the soil; water carefully to avoid disturbing the seed, and keep consistently moist until germination, which should occur within 7-10 days. To start Impatiens Balsamina seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before frost, sow the seed on the surface of the soil in a flat; keep it lightly moist until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost or when they can safely be handled.

Growing: This plant tolerates some drought, but produces the best blossoms in consistently moist, rich soil. It also adapts well to clay soil. Pinch back the stems of young plants to encourage bushiness and branching growth. Plants grown from seed outdoors will bloom in mid to late summer, while plants started indoors may bloom in early summer; they will bloom until frost. Deadhead for the most blooms. This plant will self-sow readily. It makes a good choice for containers or as a border plant, and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the garden.

Seed Saving: Because these ripe seed pods explode when touched, the seeds can be challenging to collect. Bagging the pods with small circles of fabric before they ripen can be an effective way to catch the seed. Alternatively, the entire plant can be repeatedly shaken over a container to cause the ripe pods to release the camilia flowered balsam seeds. Clean the Impatiens Balsamina seeds as well as possible, then store them in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Impatiens balsamina

Species Origin: Southeast Asia

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 2,800

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Red, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer

Uses: Cut Flowers

Camilia Flowered Balsam Seed Mix 4.0
Review By George Minkkinen

Good but not perfect

Package arrived later than initially estimated, which is why you didn't get 5 stars. Like the foil packet. Since I don't know the germination rate or how well they will flower this review is probably early.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~100 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~2,800 Seeds) $7.65 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $15.38 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $45.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $202.50 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $360.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $855.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,620.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

A Victorian favorite, this beautiful heirloom annual is an excellent choice for containers or as a border plant. The large, double blossoms come in a mix of rose, white, scarlet, and violet.
This old fashioned cousin of the garden impatiens originates in the southeastern regions of Asia. Its genus name Impatiens comes from its "impatient" habit of exploding its seeds from their pods at the slightest touch. Dr. John Kirk, chief medical officer and expert botanist on numerous exploratory journeys led by Dr. Livingston, introduced this plant to his homeland. Victorian gardeners often included it in their flowerbeds, but the appearance of more showy hybrid varieties soon overshadowed the modest beauty of this species.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in spring, pressing the seed lightly into the surface of the soil; water carefully to avoid disturbing the seed, and keep consistently moist until germination, which should occur within 7-10 days. To start Impatiens Balsamina seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before frost, sow the seed on the surface of the soil in a flat; keep it lightly moist until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost or when they can safely be handled.

Growing: This plant tolerates some drought, but produces the best blossoms in consistently moist, rich soil. It also adapts well to clay soil. Pinch back the stems of young plants to encourage bushiness and branching growth. Plants grown from seed outdoors will bloom in mid to late summer, while plants started indoors may bloom in early summer; they will bloom until frost. Deadhead for the most blooms. This plant will self-sow readily. It makes a good choice for containers or as a border plant, and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the garden.

Seed Saving: Because these ripe seed pods explode when touched, the seeds can be challenging to collect. Bagging the pods with small circles of fabric before they ripen can be an effective way to catch the seed. Alternatively, the entire plant can be repeatedly shaken over a container to cause the ripe pods to release the camilia flowered balsam seeds. Clean the Impatiens Balsamina seeds as well as possible, then store them in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Impatiens balsamina

Species Origin: Southeast Asia

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 2,800

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Red, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer

Uses: Cut Flowers

Reviews

4.00
Global Rating: 4.00 from 1 reviews
4.0

Review By George Minkkinen

Good but not perfect

Package arrived later than initially estimated, which is why you didn't get 5 stars. Like the foil packet. Since I don't know the germination rate or how well they will flower this review is probably early.